Derrick vs Eiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fire (from the sun god Aodh)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish

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Derrick Rank #820

Eiden Rank #807

Eiden is more popular, ranked #807 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Eiden more popular?

Eiden is more popular, ranked #807 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Eiden mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Eiden means "fire (from the sun god Aodh)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Derrick and Eiden boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Eiden is primarily a boy name.